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Synonyms for obstruent

Most common

hindering

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Adjective

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Causing obstruction; blocking up.

Related words

Is a kind of
consonant

Example sentences

  • hindering The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
obstruentrising
hinderingsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
hindering3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hindering3 = 3 syllables).